Long Beach To Host 7 Paralympic Sports In 2028

LONG BEACH, CA — Long Beach has been selected to host seven sporting events for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympic Games, city officials said in a statement Tuesday.

Long Beach's waterfront will serve as the backdrop for para climbing, para swimming, shooting para sport, sitting volleyball, blind football (soccer), para rowing and para canoe-sprint, according to city officials.

“We are incredibly proud and honored that Long Beach will host seven Paralympic sporting events for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympic Games,” Mayor Rex Richardson said in a statement Tuesday. “This milestone truly showcases our commitment to inclusion, athletic excellence and community spirit."

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The 2028 games mark the debut of para climbing, which, along with para swimming, will take place in the convention center lot, Long Beach city officials said. Shooting para sport will take place at a temporary indoor range, sitting volleyball at the Long Beach Arena, blind football (soccer) at Alamitos Beach, and para rowing and para canoe-spring at Marine Stadium, city officials said.

Earlier this year, Long Beach was selected to host 11 Olympic games in 20028, including beach volleyball, handball, water polo, sailing and target shooting.

City officials said Tuesday that Long Beach's involvement in the Olympic and Paralympic games will raise its international profile as a "world-renowned destination for business, tourism and special events."

"It will also generate significant economic activity for the city and enhance the livability of Long Beach residents and visitors for generations to come," city officials said in a statement.

The Olympic Games are set to take place from July 14 to 30, while the Paralympic Games will be hosted from Aug. 15 to 27.

To ease travel in and around game venues, Los Angeles County officials are considering implementing a water taxi and a flying taxi.